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Label the diagram A B C D E

Put each of the following cells listed below in the correct column, either radiosensitive or radioinsensitive. Muscle cells Intestinal crypt cells Basal cells of the skin Brain cells Blood cells Reproductive cells Nerve cells   Radiosensitive Cells Radioinsensitive Cells          

  For the radiation dose-response curve above, describe whether it is linear, linear-quadratic, or sigmoid; whether it possesses a threshold or nonthreshold; and give an example of what the curve could represent (type of radiation or radiation-induced effect). linear, linear-quadratic, or sigmoid;_____________________________ threshold or nonthreshold_____________________________   give an example of what the curve could represent (type of radiation or radiation-induced effect)._____________________________ 

Fill in the SI Units in the table for each quantity: Type of Radiation Quantity SI Unit Measuring Medium Radiation Effect Measured X-radiation or gamma radiation Exposure Air Ionization of Air All ionizing radiation Absorbed Dose Any Object Amount of Energy per unit mass absorbed by object All ionizing radiation Equivalent Dose and Effective Dose Body Tissue Biologic Effects

In a typical diagnostic x-ray room, the primary barrier consists of __________-inch lead and the secondary barrier consists of __________-inch lead.

You are assessing a young adult female complaining of abdominal pain. Which of the following is your biggest concern, based upon her complaint? 

You are called to the scene of a MVC involving a female who is 9 months pregnant and in labor. She has a laceration to her radial artery and you have controlled the bleeding. Her pulse is 98, respirations are 26,  blood pressure is 100/70, her skin is pale, and she is anxious. Which of the following is your primary concern?

An infant has just been delivered and is apneic. To improve the apnea, the paramedic should first:

A 38-year-old pregnant patient called 911 after she developed a “splitting headache” unrelieved by over-the-counter analgesics. She states that she has a previous diagnosis of diabetes that is typically well controlled with insulin injections. This patient’s history of diabetes makes her more likely to develop which of the following pregnancy-related conditions?

A 24-year-old pregnant woman is actively seizing. Her partner reports that she complained of abdominal pain approximately 10 minutes ago, and then began seizing. He reports that the seizure activity has been consistent for the past 10 minutes, and that she has no significant medical history. Which of the following are the most appropriate interventions? (Select three correct answers)